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Hospitals grounded as CDWR slams FG over handling of healthcare strike

Hospitals grounded as CDWR slams FG over handling of healthcare strike

The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) has accused the Federal Government of insensitivity and deliberate neglect as the ongoing strike by healthcare workers continues to disrupt public hospitals across the country. In a…

TUC Condemns Federal Government’s ‘No Work, No Pay’ Sanction on Striking Health Workers

TUC Condemns Federal Government’s ‘No Work, No Pay’ Sanction on Striking Health Workers

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has rejected the Federal Government’s application of a ‘no work, no pay’ policy against striking members of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), labelling the move as provocative…

JOHESU Faults FG’s Retirement Age Circular, Says Policy Discriminates Against Non-Physician Health Workers

JOHESU Faults FG’s Retirement Age Circular, Says Policy Discriminates Against Non-Physician Health Workers

The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has faulted the Federal Government’s newly issued circular on retirement age in the health sector, describing it as selective, discriminatory, and tilted in favour of a single cadre of…

Kaduna Health Workers Deny Strike Plans, Say Services Will Continue

Kaduna Health Workers Deny Strike Plans, Say Services Will Continue

The Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), Kaduna State Council, has dismissed rumours of a planned statewide strike, assuring residents that there is no intention to shut down health services across the state.…

Kaduna Government Recruits 1,800 Health Workers to Strengthen Primary Healthcare

Kaduna Government Recruits 1,800 Health Workers to Strengthen Primary Healthcare

The Kaduna State Government has recruited 1,800 health workers to address manpower shortages and strengthen primary healthcare service delivery across the state. The recruitment exercise, which followed written and oral examinations as well as screening…

Yobe Health Commissioner Warns Against Rising Attacks on Health Workers

Yobe Health Commissioner Warns Against Rising Attacks on Health Workers

The Yobe State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Muhammad Gana, has condemned the rising incidence of physical and verbal attacks on health workers across the state, warning that the trend poses a serious…

Kaduna Health Workers Told to Justify Salary Rise with Improved Service

Kaduna Health Workers Told to Justify Salary Rise with Improved Service

Health workers in Kaduna State have been urged to demonstrate higher levels of dedication and professionalism following the recent increases in their salaries and improvements in welfare packages. The Executive Secretary of the Kaduna State…

Kaduna to Recruit 9,000 Health Workers in Five Years, Says Commissioner

Kaduna to Recruit 9,000 Health Workers in Five Years, Says Commissioner

The Kaduna State Government has announced plans to recruit 9,000 additional health workers over the next five years to strengthen the state’s healthcare system. The State Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Ahmed Maiyaki, disclosed this on…

Abia Government Approves CONHESS for Local Health Workers, Reopens Recruitment Portal

Abia Government Approves CONHESS for Local Health Workers, Reopens Recruitment Portal

The Abia State Government has approved the full implementation of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) for health workers across the 17 local government areas of the state. The move, announced on Monday in Umuahia,…

Enugu Government to Sanction Negligent Health Workers, Says Commissioner

Enugu Government to Sanction Negligent Health Workers, Says Commissioner

The Enugu State Commissioner for Health, Prof. George Ugwu, has warned that the state government will not hesitate to sanction health workers who fail to discharge their duties responsibly. Prof. Ugwu issued the warning on…